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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | May - October |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $1959 | $922 | $1867 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 | $1363 |
| Rent | $618 | $678 | $400 | $778 | $923 | $717 | $780 | $658 |
| Groceries | $129 | $157 | $91 | $281 | $127 | $148 | $158 | $150 |
| Dining out | $269 | $261 | $151 | $182 | $207 | $280 | $240 | $10 |
| Cafe | $32 | $56 | $21 | $49 | $42 | $45 | $53 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $209 | $79 | $159 | $160 | $96 | $175 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $35 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $63 | $5 | $11 | $17 | $95 | $61 | $53 |
| Taxis | $21 | $42 | $12 | $9 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $45 | $16 | $24 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $28 | $13 | $81 | $97 | $45 | $19 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $217 | $24 | $35 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $110 | $43 | $64 | $77 | $66 | $50 | $118 |
| Gym | $36 | $107 | $22 | $69 | $42 | $56 | $56 | $72 |
| Yoga | $56 | $105 | $30 | $65 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $30 | $54 | $27 | $51 | $101 | $48 | $37 | $10 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |